Topic: Femicide

KEWOPA launches nationwide campaign to end femicide

By Esther Nyambura   2025-01-16 19:25:35

KEWOPA launchs a campaign dubbed Komesha Dhuluma to combat femicide and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV). 

Lawmakers launch campaign to tackle rising femicide, GBV

By David Njaaga   2025-01-13 20:52:05

Lawmakers have launched a nationwide campaign to address the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide.

Former deputy CJ Baraza to head 42-member taskforce on femicide

By Esther Nyambura   2025-01-10 17:37:57

President Ruto appoints 42-member task force to tackle rising femicide, GBV cases; to be chaired by Nancy Baraza, with members including Franklin Wallah.

2024: A year marked by femicide in Kenya

By Sharon Wanga   2024-12-26 20:07:10

The year 2024 has been marred by a disturbing rise in attacks on women, with femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) reaching alarming levels. 

Cabinet approves formation of multi sectoral group to address femicide

By PCS   2024-12-18 21:41:20

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing femicide.

Dispersing anti-femicide protest suggests that State backs GBV

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-12-17 16:05:24

The women who marched in Kenya were not merely protesting against femicide but were challenging a broader system of oppression that devalues their lives.